Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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